Maple Grove, Allestree, Derby

Rarely available. A smartly presented two bedroom first floor apartment located at the end of a cul-de-sac close to Blenheim Parade, Allestree park and woods with delightful views, a modern kitchen and bathroom, balcony and featuring a large private garden. No Chain.

Directions - Found at the head of the cul-de-sac on Maple Grove the property is best accessed off Woodlands Road taking the second left turning onto Laburnum Crescent at the top of the road, then first right into Maple Grove.

This first floor apartment includes both UPVC double glazed windows and doors along with gas central heating via a modern combination boiler. The generous accommodation comprises, ground floor entrance lobby with stairs leading to a first floor landing/hallway area with a deep built-in cupboard, a spacious lounge leading out onto a covered front facing balcony, a modern fitted kitchen diner, principle bedroom with fitted wardrobes by Sharp’s and a lovely view towards Kedleston, a generous second bedroom with deep built-in cupboard, finally a modern appointed bathroom with shower over bath.

Externally there is a covered storm porch leading to the front door and access into the large gardens which offer a very high degree of privacy enclosed by mature trees and hedges, lawns, seating areas and shed.

The garden is for the private use and enjoyment of the apartment owner/occupier and is their responsibility to maintain. This is leased from Derby Homes at a cost of £10 P/A.

The property would suit a number of types of buyers and is attractively offered for sale with no upward chain. The property is a short distance away from the useful amenities found at Blenheim Parade which include convenience stores, chemist, newsagents, cafe, public houses, hot food takeaways, mechanics and church. There is also a frequent public transport service connecting to the further amenities found at the Park Farm shopping centre and Derby city centre.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - Entering the property through a UPVC double glazed front door into a lobby area with a tiled floor, under stairs storage area suitable for coats and shoes, UPVC double glazed window and carpeted stairs with a handrail lead to the first floor.

First Floor -

Hallway - A pleasant space with loft access, side UPVC double glazed window, deep store cupboard also housing the combination boiler providing domestic hot water and gas central heating.

Lounge - 4.22m x 3.78m (13'10" x 12'5") - A spacious living room with a feature fireplace, media connections, ample space for all furniture, radiator, UPVC double glazed door onto the balcony.

Dining Kitchen - 3.45m x 3.00m  (11'4" x 9'10" ) - Well appointed with a ole Ricky range of wall and base units with matching cupboard and drawer fronts, laminate work surfaces, composite sink and drainer, integrated electric oven, gas hob, extractor and microwave, space for a washing machine and upright fridge freezer, UPVC double glazed window, ample space for a dining table and chairs, additional cupboard (former airing cupboard) tall vertical radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.09m x 3.63m to rear of wardrobes (13'5" x 11'11" - A large double bedroom with a full width of fitted wardrobes by Sharp’s with sliding doors providing a range of hanging and shelving, UPVC double glazed window with beautiful views, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.07m x 2.26m (10'1" x 7'5") - A generous second bedroom having a rear facing UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens, deep storage cupboard, radiator.

Bathroom - 1.93m x 1.65m (6'4" x 5'5") - Appointed with a modern white three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with a mains chrome shower over and screen, tiled walls, a wash hand basin and low level WC are neatly concealed within a vanity unit, UPVC double glaze window, chrome towel radiator.

Outside - Externally there is a covered storm porch leading to the front door.

Balcony - Being covered with a tiled floor providing a pleasant seating area, also suitable for drying clothes and for potted plants.

Garden - Accessed to the rear of the apartment building into large gardens which offer a very high degree of privacy enclosed by mature trees and hedges, lawns, seating areas and shed.

The garden is for the private use and enjoyment of the apartment owner/occupier and is their responsibility to maintain. This is leased from Derby Homes at a cost of £XXXTBC P/A.

Tenure - The property is leasehold.

A 125 year lease was originally granted in February 1993 with 93 years remaining.

Derby Homes are the leaseholder.

Current lease charges are:

Buildings Insurance - £77.00 per quarter
Insurance Admin - £7.70 per quarter
Day to Day repairs - £12.50 per quarter
Ground Rent - £10.00 – Annually
Management Fee - £1.25 per quarter.
Garden - £10.00 - Annually

Any further enquires relating to the property or leasehold should be made to the Derby office of Boxall Brown & Jones prior to viewing.